I had surgery one day before yours and have also lost 41 pounds.  I've been deeply frustrated by this; I had lost 40 pounds on my own before surgery...41 pounds after $50k+ of major surgery just doesn't seem right. 

I've heard the theory that larger people lose faster but that's not how it's working for me (I weighed 381 lb the day of surgery).  The worst part of it is that I'm starting to get de-motivated and getting very tempted to cheat; but for the most part I'm following all the rules.  I'm drinking at least 80oz of water every day, getting 60-75g of protein.  My calories are typically in the 600-700 range each day and 3/4 of that is protein (as shown in the pie chart on Livestrong's Daily Plate).  I ride a stationary bike several times a week (doing the Hill Climber setting at level 7) and do a very vigorous weight training program twice a week.  Even with all of that, I'm only losing about a pound a week.

I try to console myself with the thought that this slow weight loss will give my skin more time to react and I’ll need less plastic surgery (fingers crossed).  I’m seeing my surgeon and nutritionist on Monday and will see what they have to say.

Yeah, I feel good and am losing inches but that doesn’t really make this any easier – the glacially slow loss kicks up all kinds of old emotional baggage about being a weight loss failure.  I’ve still got 160 pounds to lose and don’t know if this, my last desperate attempt at weight loss,  will get it done.

Thanks Shelba...I really need to keep reminding myself that everyone is different.  Intellectually, I know this and I say it to others but when it comes to me, I guess I just get so frustrated!  I keep having to remind myself that I was 'lighter weight' to begin with, but I really just want to see some smaller numbers on that damn scale!  Thanks for your kind words!

MMMMMM!  This looks even better than the last one!

10 days from the 90 day mark and only 38.5 lbs down.  You are not alone.  I'm frustrated and pissed off but I've come to understand that we are not so unusual. 

Worst of all, I'm lucky if I eat 12oz in a day because the protein foods leave me unbelievably full for so long.  I don't eat too much, I excercise, and I loose extremely slowly.  Only 8.5 lbs the first month. 

My three month goal is 51.5lbs.  Even with a slow start I really thought I would make it but that leaves 13lbs to go as of today.  Still, I stick with the program...

Shelly,

I definitely think that there is no reason for you to worry! I am 10-weeks out and have lost 87lbs, but you should keep in mind that in just a few more weeks you will be hitting your stide while the rest of us are hitting our plateau! Everyone is different and loses at a different pace. I started out at almost 350lbs, and I am just now down to a weight that some people start this journey at. Try not to get discouraged! Stick to what your doctor suggests and continue to stay positive! It will happen and I am sure you will reach your goals far sooner than you imagine!

Shelba